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Eizo Shimabukuro Self Defense Eizo Shimabuku performing self defense scenarios

In depth biography of the progenitor of many of our Shorin Ryu katas. These forms weren't abstractions in Matsumura's day but often the difference between life and death. As a bodyguard to three Ryukuyan (Okinawan) kings, and the chief martial arts instructor, he was the first to cross train for a comprehensive fighting system: White Crane kung fu, Okinawan Te, Japanese Jigen Ryu sword school and others.

Sokon Matsumura: Okinawa’s Progenitor of Shorin Ryu Karate and the Passai Kata. By George W. Alexander, Ph.D. Hanshi George W. Alexander, Ph.D. Okinawa, Japan is the birthplace of karate. This small island is also …

Dojo Kun, Rule Number 4:
"Slow down, Concentrate, Practice"

Practice as the masters did. With patience, from a calm place. Mastery can only come with time and of course, a willing Uke 😉.

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